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Explore Research
Explore Research
CSTEP Research Explorers provides students with an introductory research experience.
CSTEP Research Explorers provides students with an introductory research experience.
Your CSTEP Explorer Experience Depends on When You Join! Whether you join us during the summer or the academic year, you’ll gain valuable research experience, build new skills, and explore opportunities in research and STEM.
Your CSTEP Explorer Experience Depends on When You Join! Whether you join us during the summer or the academic year, you’ll gain valuable research experience, build new skills, and explore opportunities in research and STEM.
Summer Explorer Experience
Summer Explorer Experience
Join us for a full-day, immersive summer program that combines research, instruction, & hands-on learning
What You Can Expect:
What You Can Expect:
Morning instruction & research-related lectures
Afternoon laboratory activities & hands-on learning
Research and professional development
Peer Mentorship with CSTEP Research Scholar Student
Academic Year Explorer Experience
Academic Year Explorer Experience
Participate in weekly workshops & activities throughout the Fall & Spring semesters
What You Can Expect:
What You Can Expect:
Weekly workshops & interactive sessions
Research skill-building & professional development
Exposure to different research topics & career pathways
Connect with faculty, researchers, and fellow students through peer mentorship
Whether you join in the summer or during the academic year, you'll gain valuable research experience & build skills that will support your academic & professional goals!
Whether you join in the summer or during the academic year, you'll gain valuable research experience & build skills that will support your academic & professional goals!
CSTEP Research Explorer Stipend
CSTEP Research Explorer Stipend
Summer Research Explorers may receive a $500 stipend upon completion of the program.
Stipend availability and requirements may vary by cohort.
Who Can Apply?
Who Can Apply?
CSTEP Research Explorers is open to full-time BMCC students who are New York State residents and are interested in exploring research and developing their academic and professional skills.
To be eligible, students must:
To be eligible, students must:
Be currently enrolled full-time at BMCC
Be a New York State resident
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student
Be interested in gaining research experience and participating in CSTEP activities
Be able to meet the time and participation requirements of the program
No previous research experience is required!
No previous research experience is required!
Application Period
Application Period
CSTEP applications are open during the Fall, Spring, & Summer semesters.
CSTEP Research Explorers Applications for Fall 2026 are currently closed. Please check back in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 CSTEP Research Explorers Application Cycle.
CSTEP Research Explorers Applications for Fall 2026 are currently closed. Please check back in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 CSTEP Research Explorers Application Cycle.
Questions about CSTEP Research Explorers?
Questions about CSTEP Research Explorers?
Ayat Agha
Undergraduate Research Coordinator
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